Itsy Bitsy Spider [Hardcover]

Keith Chapman (Author), Jack Tickle (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

A silly new twist on an old favorite! Children can trace the glittery trail of the Itsy Bitsy Spider as he is blown out of the window of a barn and then drifts, flutters and glides from barnyard animal to barnyard animal. Colors and barnyard sounds are introduced in this rhythmic title.

Sturdy card stock pages are highlighted with the Itsy Bitsy Spider’s web trail in "flitter"—a non-shedding, durable glitter.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS–Here's another expanded version of what happens to that adventurous arachnid when he's finished with the waterspout. A variety of farm animals becomes involved with the acrobatic spider as he gets tossed from snout to tail to wing while making his high-flying way home. The song/finger play stumbles a bit with an uneven tempo and words that should rhyme but don't, such as farm/barn and funny/mommy. Bright, cheerful illustrations are the highlight of this bumpy verse. Flying insects, animal sounds, and the tangible silver glitter of the spider's silk fill the pages. Stick with Mary Ann Hoberman's adaptation of The Eensy-Weensy Spider (Little, Brown, 2000) for a more polished story of the escapades of this indomitable eight-legged critter.–Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
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About the Author

Jack Tickle grew up in the West Country, England. He has also illustrated the popular tiger tales book The Very Lazy Ladybug. Jack lives in Somerset, England, with his wife and child.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Tiger Tales (January 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589250559
• ISBN-13: 978-1589258136
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,785,470 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, May 19, 2008

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Shannone Manz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Itsy Bitsy Spider (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book for children. You can even sing the itsy bitsy spider song along with the words. My 5 month old gets so excited when I sing the book to him and show him the pictures.. The illustrations are so bright and cute that you can't help but smile at them.

5.0 out of 5 stars My Daughter's Favorite Book!, September 14, 2011

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Washington, DC - See all my reviews

This review is from: Itsy Bitsy Spider (Paperback)

My daughter has loved this book for 3 months now. She is 15 months old and loves to follow the spider from page to page and babble to the animals. The vibrant colors in the book are amazing. This is a great book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Has loved this book since he was 4 months old, June 7, 2010

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Nan Kat "KennebunkMom" (Kennebunk, ME) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Itsy Bitsy Spider (Paperback)

This wonderful book was given to my son as a present. He has been engaged by the colors and sparkles since he was a young baby. Unfortunately our copy suffered water damage but I had to order another copy. He loves to trace the trip that Itsy Bitsy takes with his fingers. It is so cute. I would highly recommended this book for parents or as a gift for a new baby. I love reading it and enjoy the barnyard story.